The department of Ayurveda is established in 1995 and belongs to the Faculty of Sanskrit Studies.

The department of Ayurveda and its activities; the research programmes offered (Direct Ph. D in Ayurveda) is the first of its kind in the state of Kerala in the university level. It is only centre which promotes research in Ayurveda giving thrust on interdisciplinary approach. The outcomes of the research projects completed by the scholars both Basic and Applied have been communicated to the Professional through the CME programmes. Future plans of the department include to develop a centre of excellence in Indian sciences and technology.

Programme details

Diploma in Ayurveda Panchakarma and International Spa Therapy

One year programme under credit and semester system.Job oriented skill training programmme both in Ayurveda and International Spa Therapy focusing towards the employment opportunities both in India and Abroad. Industrial training with reputed spa and wellness centres with stipend.

The University was established two decades ago in the name of the illustrious Indian philosopher Jagad Guru Adi Sankara in his place of birth at Kalady. The basic objective of the University is to impart knowledge in various branches of Sanskrit, Indology, Indian culture, Indian and Foreign languages, Indian philosophy, Fine Arts and Social Sciences and to promote the study and research in Sanskrit and other systems of Indian knowledge. As a centre of cultural heritage and a house for indigenous art forms, the University is envisioned to harmonize the society through educational excellence.